Have you tried the Keto diet?

[Jazzy]

The Keto diet was very popular this past year, and continues to be popular.  The premise is that you eat foods that are high in fat, very low carbohydrate, and a medium amount of protein.  I tried it last summer and lost 20 pounds very quickly.  The best part is that I have kept the weight off by continuing to be mindful of how many carbohydrates are in a food.  Learning about carbohydrates, and which foods they are in, was the hardest part.  I used an app for that.  Going into the diet, I set a limit of how long I would be on it.  I needed to lose weight for my health, but I am also of the mind that the high fat in the diet was not going to be healthy in the long run.  I also kept my carbohydrates below 20 grams which limited many otherwise healthy fruits and vegetables.  All in all, I am happy with the way it worked for me:  I lost a significant amount of weight and have kept it off.  I am now more mindful of what I eat.

[BeachMermaid]

First of all, congrats on reaching your goal and losing the weight! I know a couple of people that swear the Keto diet is the best thing ever. I agree with you, I just can't see how some of the foods you can eat on this diet are good for our bodies long-term. Eating heavy whipping cream, bacon and lots of cheese is the reason why I have not and will not try this diet. I feel that eating lean meat, fruits and vegetable is the right choice for me.